D♭ Sus4 Chord
D♭ Sus4 (Dbsus4) is built from the notes Db, F#, Ab. Its intervals are Root — Perfect 4th — Perfect 5th. Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.
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Notes and intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 0 | Db |
| Perfect 4th | 5 | F# |
| Perfect 5th | 7 | Ab |
What does d♭ sus4 chord sound like?
Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.
D♭ Sus4 Chord in music
A suspended voicing with a rich, complex character. The Db-Gb-Ab combination creates a warm tension that resolves naturally to Db major.
How to recognise d♭ sus4 chord by ear
Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4.
Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .
Practice tip
The Dbsus4 (Db-Gb-Ab) has a heavy, full character because all three notes sit in the black-key region of the piano. Practise resolving it to Db major — the Gb dropping to F — and notice how the resolution feels particularly satisfying in this register.
Frequently asked questions
- What notes are in a D♭ Sus4 chord?
- D♭ Sus4 (Dbsus4) contains three notes: Db, F#, Ab. The intervals are Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.
- How do I recognise D♭ Sus4 by ear?
- Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4. Practice identifying D♭ Sus4 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
- What level is D♭ Sus4 in ChordFrog?
- D♭ Sus4 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.
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